Skegness to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Skegness and Preston takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 49m
Duration: 198 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Leeds

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Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
Take the train from Grantham to Leedstrain
Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain

5h 27m

£72–116

Skegness to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Skegness and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skegness is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:15 PM → 9:38 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
5:24 PM → 10:38 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
6:16 PM → 11:38 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:19 PM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day
11h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:38 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 1:38 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:38 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 1:38 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:38 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 1:38 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:18 AM → 3:41 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
11:16 AM → 4:41 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 5:43 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 7:41 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:38 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 1:38 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:38 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 1:38 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skegness to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.